Regional News

Southeast Missouri man sentenced to 25 years in prison for one fatal, one nonfatal shooting

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Friday sentenced a man responsible for one fatal and one non-fatal shooting in Hayti, Missouri in 2023 to 25 years in prison.   Eugene Winters, 44, of Hayti, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau in November to one count of being a […]

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Former Missouri prison employee indicted on drug charges

ST. LOUIS –A former employee of a Missouri state prison appeared in U.S. District Court Friday to answer drug charges.   Steven M. Reminger, 53, was indicted September 12 on three felony charges: conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, attempt to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances

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Missouri casinos partner with American Gaming Association to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month in September

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri casino employees are partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to celebrate the casino industry’s 26th annual Responsible Gaming Education initiative. Casinos across Missouri Casinos across Missouri are sponsoring activities, providing free educational materials and promoting responsible gaming all September to increase awareness among patrons and reinforce the education employees receive

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MO Supreme Court rules abortion amendment is here to stay, dashing hopes of Hawley and his allies

ST. LOUIS — Yesterday, Lucas Kunce issued the following statement after Missouri’s Supreme Court ruled that an abortion-rights amendment, Amendment 3, will stay on the ballot in the November election.   “The lies and lawfare used by Josh Hawley and his allies to try to block a citizen-led effort to end their total abortion ban

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Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday with MDC through Sept. 14 at SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting you to “Discover the Forest” and celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday now through Sept. 14 at the SEMO District Fair in Cape Girardeau! “Bring the entire family to see live fish and other native animals on display such as snakes, turtles, and amphibians,” said MDC

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Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau donates to FosterAdopt Connect for Un-Gala event

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau is proud to announce its recent donation to FosterAdopt Connect Cape Girardeau, in support of the upcoming Un-Gala event. This contribution reflects Zonta’s ongoing commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families in the local community.   Lydia Sumner, the Service Co-chair of the

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